Entrance Exams

Philosophy / Critical Thinking

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Personal Description:

Hello! My name is Lucinda, and I offer private tuition in West London. I am a friendly and focused tutor, and work well with both younger and older tutees. I try hard to ensure that my tutees feel comfortable working with me, and I take on as much information as I can from the pupil to ensure that we prioritise topics and tasks that they find difficult. I put great care into planning lessons based on the needs and nature of the pupil, and will provide homework if desired.

I am a graduate of the University of London, where I read Psychology & Philosophy, subjects for which I maintain a keen interest. As part of my studies I took several Developmental Psychology modules, meaning that I am familiar with educational psychology and the main theories of development. I am also interested in memory retention and recall as an educational tool.

I thoroughly enjoy tutoring and am a firm believer in its merits - part of the reason why I chose to study at Heythrop College was because it was the only London university college offering one-to-one tutorials. I benefited greatly from the opportunity to talk through and explore topics with my lecturers and I feel that tailored education has a lot to offer pupils of all ages and abilities.

As a tutor, I find that there is nothing quite as rewarding as seeing a pupil genuinely enjoying their lessons and making tangible progress, and I aim to make my lessons as interesting and fun as possible.

As well as tutoring, I manage a successful small antiques business supplying private collectors and period sets in film, television and the theatre.

When I meet a new tutee, the first lesson is always free and carries no obligation.

Tutoring Experience:

I have been tutoring students English and Mathematics for over 2 years, largely through recommendation. I have particularly strong experience with tutees working towards 11+ and 13+ common entrance exams and KS2 and KS3. Some of my most rewarding work has been with tutees who have gone on to gain places at top independent and grammar schools.

Tutoring Approach:

I am an understanding, approachable and conscientious tutor. I am meticulous in my approach to tutoring, making sure that the student has thoroughly understood before moving on to a new topic. Equally, I understand the importance of challenging and encouraging the pupil and where possible we will progress rapidly.

I enjoy the process of breaking down complex ideas for my pupils (occasionally in a creative and entertaining manner - I have a somewhat silly sense of humour).
I aim to instill confidence in the tutee by working through areas of weakness and cultivating and encouraging an interest in the subject.

When tutoring Mathematics, I aim work through problems in stages to demonstrate that the task need not be daunting. I explain and work through examples with the pupil until they are entirely confident and able to work through problems unassisted.

I am enthusiastic about English Literature and Language, and encourage my pupils to read for pleasure - once a child is enthralled in a story, reading is the most effortless, effective and enjoyable way to expand vocabulary and become familiar with sophisticated sentence structures. In tutorials, I offer guidance on the rules of punctuation, grammar and literary devices and support my tutees with reading and interpreting texts and writing in the most effective, appropriate and fluent fashion.

When an examination is forthcoming, I will provide and work through relevant past papers, pinpointing and targeting areas of weakness to give my tutees the best chance at success.

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LucindaFrom Marisa (5/5): (Secondary Entrance Exams)I have known Lucinda for over a year now as she tutored my twin boys for the 11+ exams since September 2017. We have all been very lucky to have met Lucinda because not only is she a great tutor but a lovely person too. Lucinda has a passion for the English language and she is a gifted teacher. She has the ability to earn the children's respect and friendship at the same time. She has always been patient and has done everything she could for them including buying them books and material for the exams. I highly recommend Lucinda because she takes a genuine interest in the children she teaches and teaches them in ways they can comprehend and in a ways that suit their learning styles. While I am writing this, we have not had the results from our 11+ exams but whatever happens, my husband and I will always be grateful for the work she did with our sons.